Consumo de drogas: enfrentamiento a un problema latente / Drug use: confronting a latent problem i: en
Medisan
; 27(2)abr. 2023. ilus
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS, CUMED
| ID: biblio-1440582
Responsible library:
CU418.1
RESUMEN
Algunas situaciones ponen en riesgo a Cuba en cuanto al uso de drogas, entre ellas el aumento del turismo, las relaciones con países que poseen altas tasas de consumo, la ubicación geográfica en corredores de narcotraficantes y la alta prevalencia de drogas porteras. Al respecto, el Sistema Nacional de Salud debe estar preparado para la prevención del problema y la atención a los afectados, de manera que resulta necesario mantener una información actualizada sobre los factores de riesgo y los principales productos utilizados por los consumidores. En la presente revisión bibliográfica sobre el tema se busca llamar la atención de los trabajadores de la salud en tal sentido, se ofrecen datos sobre la magnitud del problema y se abordan elementos de sus antecedentes, así como de la clasificación de las drogas, los factores de riesgo asociados a su consumo y las bases jurídicas para su control en Cuba.
ABSTRACT
Some situations put Cuba at risk for drug use, such as an increase in tourism, relations with countries that have high rates of substance abuse, the geographic location in drug trafficking corridors, and the high prevalence of "opening doors" drugs. In this regard, the National Health System must be prepared to prevent the problem and care for those affected, so it is necessary to maintain updated information on risk factors and main products used by consumers. In the present literature review on the subject, it is sought to draw the attention of health workers to this point, data on the magnitude of the problem and elements of its background are offered, as well as drug classification, the risk factors associated with its use and the legal bases for its control in Cuba.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 -Target 3.5 Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
Health problem:
Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
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Cannabis Related Disorders
/
Cocaine and Other Stimulant-Related Disorders
Database:
CUMED
/
LILACS
Main subject:
Illicit Drugs
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Drug Users
Type of study:
Etiology study
/
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Caribbean
/
Cuba
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Medisan
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cuba
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Ginecoobstétrico Docente Norte Tamara Bunke Bider. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba/CU
/
Instituto Finlay de Vacunas. La Habana, Cuba/CU